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November 30, 2005
Commentary: When Kids Grow Up
November 30, 2005 5:11 PM
archivesCOMMENTARY: WHEN KIDS GROW UP
Commentator Caroline Vulgamore has some thoughts on parenting. [LISTEN] []
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Methamphetamine: A Home Cooked Threat - Part I (Life after Meth)
November 30, 2005 5:03 PM
archivesMETHAMPHETAMINE: A HOME COOKED THREAT - PART I (LIFE AFTER METH)
In this first of a five-part series, Patricia Murphy of KUOW looks at how meth users are effected by the drug. [LISTEN] []
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FEMA Update
November 30, 2005 4:21 PM
archivesFEMA UPDATE
Eric Whitney follows up on last week's story about hurricane evacuees in Colorado Springs. He talks to FEMA officials about the anxiety some evacuees have over whether they'll get promised support. [LISTEN] []
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IRS Asked to Investigate Dobson
November 30, 2005 4:20 PM
archivesIRS ASKED TO INVESTIGATE DOBSON
Stephen Raher reports on a complaint filed today, that asks the IRS to investigate whether Focus on the Family founder James Dobson improperly campaigned for political candidates in 2004. [LISTEN] []
EXPANDED CONTENT--> The complaint letter can be found on the website of Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington.
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Newscast
November 30, 2005 4:20 PM
archivesNEWSCAST
Nancy Greenleese reports on President Bush's visit to Denver. Stephen Raher talks with a whistle blower at Cotter Corporation's uranium mill in Caņon City. Victor Locke has details on a ski resort report card. And Molly Adams looks into fast-selling Christmas tree permits at the Pike San Isabel National Forest. [LISTEN] []
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November 28, 2005
Buffalo Turkey Butt
November 28, 2005 11:28 AM
archivesBUFFALO TURKEY BUTT
Independent producer Andy Raskin talks about an elusive holiday turkey chase. [LISTEN] []
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Origin of the Holiday Bird
November 28, 2005 11:25 AM
archivesORIGIN OF THE HOLIDAY BIRD
Scott Carrier reports on the roots of holiday poultry. [LISTEN] []
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Commentary: Haunted Santa
November 28, 2005 11:00 AM
archivesCOMMENTARY: HAUNTED SANTA
Commentator Pat Kent Gulya has some thoughts about an annual Christmas theme. [LISTEN] []
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Holiday Season of Uncertainty for Hurricane Evacuees in Colorado
November 28, 2005 10:59 AM
archivesHOLIDAY SEASON OF UNCERTAINTY FOR HURRICANE EVACUEES IN COLORADO
Eric Whitney talks with evacuees of Hurricane Katrina who are now living in Colorado Springs. While they're appreciative of local support they have received, they're frustrated with the federal government's performance. [LISTEN] []
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Thanksgiving Travels for the 59th QMCO
November 28, 2005 10:59 AM
archivesTHANKSGIVING TRAVELS FOR THE 59TH QMCO
About 150 troops with the 59th Quartermaster Comany at Fort Carson arrived home from Iraq on Wednesday. Stephen Raher reports. [LISTEN] []
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November 23, 2005
Book Review: Grip-Sack Guide to Colorado
November 23, 2005 2:30 PM
archivesBOOK REVIEW: GRIP-SACK GUIDE TO COLORADO
Ed Quillen reviews the digital re-issue of George Croffut's Graip-Sack Guide to Colorado, an 1885 all-purpose reference on Colorado. [LISTEN] []
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Small Town Sportsmanship
November 23, 2005 2:29 PM
archivesSMALL TOWN SPORTSMANSHIP
Western Skies contributor Shanna Lewis has this story about high school sports. Custer County schools Athletic Director Glen Livengood has instituted a program to formally welcome visiting teams and promote sportsmanship. [LISTEN] []
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Energy Efficient Home That's Tasty Too
November 23, 2005 2:28 PM
archivesENERGY EFFICIENT HOME THAT'S TASTY TOO
Students at the University of Colorado have opened their award-winning solar energy home to the public. Maeve Conran reports on this energy efficient building that's constructed with some food-based materials. [LISTEN] []
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Salazar Calls for Healthcare Commission
November 23, 2005 2:28 PM
archivesSALAZAR CALLS FOR HEALTHCARE COMMISSION
Senator Ken Salazar was in Colorado Springs today to announce his proposal for a national commission on healthcare reform. Eric Whitney reports. [LISTEN] []
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New District 11 Board Begins Work
November 23, 2005 2:27 PM
archivesNEW DISTRICT 11 BOARD BEGINS WORK
Stephen Raher and Eric Whitney report on Monday night's meeting of the District 11 school board in Colorado Springs. Before new members were sworn in, the board announced a settlement in the ongoing litigation over Palmer High School's Gay-Straight Alliance. [LISTEN] []
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November 17, 2005
Commentary: Bug Heaven
November 17, 2005 6:45 PM
archivesCOMMENTARY: BUG HEAVEN
Commentator Sandra Knauf talks about her fascination with bugs. And why Colorado Springs is a good place to be if you ever want to go to a bug museum. [LISTEN] []
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Court of Appeals in Salida
November 17, 2005 6:44 PM
archivesCOURT OF APPEALS IN SALIDA
Stephen Raher reports on the Colorado Court of Appeals. As part of the Courts in the Community Program, the court was at Salida High School this week to hear oral arguments in real cases. [LISTEN] []
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Road Trip: Local Kids Help with Hurricane Relief
November 17, 2005 6:34 PM
archivesROAD TRIP: LOCAL KIDS HELP WITH HURRICANE RELIEF
In October, several students from The Classical Academy, in northern Colorado Springs, traveled to Louisiana to participate in the post-Katrina clean up effort. Western Skies gave them a digital recorder to document their experience. [LISTEN] []
EXPANDED CONTENT--> Click here to see pictures of the Classical Academy trip to Louisiana.
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Newscast
November 17, 2005 6:29 PM
archivesNEWSCAST
Molly Adams reports on two plant closings in southeastern Colorado. Stephen Raher has details on what some members of Colorado's congressional delegation have been doing. Nancy Greenleese explains why the final vote count still isn't in from Colorado's November 1 elections. And Kim Pappin reports on American Indian Heritage month. [LISTEN] []
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November 16, 2005
Commentary: Utilities Shouldn't Subsidize Development
November 16, 2005 11:19 AM
archivesCOMMENTARY: UTILITIES SHOULDN'T SUBSIDIZE DEVELOPMENT
Commentator Dave Gardner of Save the Springs talks about why he thinks Colorado Springs Utilities should stop making rate payers fund new development. [LISTEN] []
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John Waters Visits Colorado Springs
November 16, 2005 11:19 AM
archivesJOHN WATERS VISITS COLORADO SPRINGS
Stephen Raher reports on the recent visit to Colorado Springs by legendary filmmaker John Waters. [LISTEN] []
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Public Radio Update
November 16, 2005 11:18 AM
archivesPUBLIC RADIO UPDATE
Eric Whitney talks to attendees of the High Country Community Radio Coalition conference in Durango about new developments in the world of community broadcasting. [LISTEN] []
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Cupboard is Bare at Care and Share
November 16, 2005 11:18 AM
archivesCUPBOARD IS BARE AT CARE AND SHARE
Victoria Rios reports on some of the challenges and misconceptions faced by Care and Share, southern Colorado's largest foodbank. [LISTEN] []
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Another Biodiesel Plant for Colorado
November 16, 2005 11:17 AM
archivesANOTHER BIODIESEL PLANT FOR COLORADO
Victor Locke of KSUT reports on the possibility of a new biodiesel processing plant in Dolores County. [LISTEN] []
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New Avalanche Information for Central Colorado
November 16, 2005 11:17 AM
archivesNEW AVALANCHE INFORMATION FOR CENTRAL COLORADO
The Colorado Avalanche Information Center has helped skiers and winter campers for years. But, as Stephen Raher reports, the hotline has lacked detailed data on the central mountain ranges--until now. [LISTEN] []
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Newscast
November 16, 2005 11:16 AM
archivesNEWSCAST
Eric Whitney reports on how Pueblo's indoor smoking ban might be paying off. Nancy Greenleese as a remembrance of Vine Deloria, who died on Sunday. And Molly Adams with news of Colorado Mountain College's newest facility in Buena Vista. [LISTEN] []
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November 11, 2005
Academic Watch
November 11, 2005 9:08 AM
archivesACADEMIC WATCH
Brian Larson reports on one school district in northern Colorado that's been put on notice to improve operations. [LISTEN] []
Posted by Eric Whitney at 9:08 AM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Education , Legal
Southern Delivery System
November 11, 2005 9:08 AM
archivesSOUTHERN DELIVERY SYSTEM
Stephen Raher has some background on Colorado Springs Utilities' plan to bring water from the Arkansas River to Colorado Springs in order to accommodate future growth. [LISTEN] []
EXPANDED CONTENT--> Information about the SDS environmental impact statement process is available online at www.sdseis.com.
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State Homeland Security Spending Questioned
November 11, 2005 9:07 AM
archivesSTATE HOMELAND SECURITY SPENDING QUESTIONED
Sam Fuqua from KGNU talks with state Senator Dan Grossman about a recent report from the State Auditor, questioning how Colorado spends its homeland security money. [LISTEN] []
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Newscast
November 11, 2005 9:07 AM
archivesNEWSCAST
Updates on Fort Carson soldiers in Iraq, elections in Pueblo, Colorado's senators talk oil, and Molly Adams has details on what might become Colorado's newest wilderness area. [LISTEN] []
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November 9, 2005
A Letter to George Sibley
November 9, 2005 2:32 PM
archivesA LETTER TO GEORGE SIBLEY
San Luis Valley poet Aaron Abeyta reads his annual letter to Headwaters Conference organizer George Sibley. Abeyta recounts the numerous struggles his father has faced as a rancher in Antonito. [LISTEN] []
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Headwaters Conference 2005 STATUS: Publish
November 9, 2005 2:32 PM
archivesHEADWATERS CONFERENCE 2005
Each November, people from all walks of life gather in Gunnison for the Headwaters Conference. This year's conference focused on immigration in Central Colorado, both historical and contemporary. Stephen Raher has this report on some of the gathering's highlights. [LISTEN] []
EXPANDED CONTENT--> Information on the annual Headwaters Conference can be found at the official Headwaters website.
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Newscast
November 9, 2005 2:31 PM
archivesNEWSCAST
Nancy Greenleese reports on today's audit of the University of Colorado Foundation. Eric Whitney has news of layoffs by the Cotter Corporation, and an update on the unsuccessful fight by Colorado's senators to help workers at Rocky Flats. And Victor Locke has the latest developments in the lawsuit over expansion of the Arizona Snowbowl ski area. [LISTEN] []
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November 7, 2005
Commentary: It's Not Nice to Fool Mother Nature
November 7, 2005 10:17 AM
archivesCOMMENTARY: IT'S NOT NICE TO FOOL MOTHER NATURE
Commentator Sandra Knauff has some thoughts about playing god with pets. [LISTEN] []
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Durango-Silverton Train Tiff
November 7, 2005 10:14 AM
archivesDURANGO-SILVERTON TRAIN TIFF
Victor Locke of KSUT reports on a controversy concerning the environmental impacts of the Durango-Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, a popular tourist attraction. [LISTEN] []
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Election Wrap-up
November 7, 2005 10:13 AM
archivesELECTION WRAP-UP
Eric Whitney reports on the marijuana-related ballot initiatives in Denver and Telluride. Stephen Raher explores what Referendum C's passage means for TABOR movements in other states. [LISTEN] []
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November 2, 2005
Southern Colorado Weather Forecasting
November 2, 2005 12:15 PM
archivesSOUTHERN COLORADO WEATHER FORECASTING
As winter weather season gets underway, more Coloradans use weather forecasts to plan travel, business, and everyday life. Stephen Raher visits the forecasters at the National Weather Service's office in Pueblo. [LISTEN] []
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Wildlife Poaching
November 2, 2005 12:14 PM
archivesWILDLIFE POACHING
Victor Locke from KSUT reports on the possible poaching of endangered lynx on the Western Slope. Then, Eric Whitney looks into what happens to illegal wildlife products when they're confiscated by the government. [LISTEN] []
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Wildland Fire Management Plan
November 2, 2005 12:13 PM
archivesWILDLAND FIRE MANAGEMENT PLAN
U.S. Forest Service officials in the Pike-San Isabel National Forest are considering an updated fire management plan. Eric Whitney talks about what it entails and what initial reaction has been. [LISTEN] []
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Regional Election Round-up
November 2, 2005 12:13 PM
archivesREGIONAL ELECTION ROUND-UP
Stephen Raher looks at some local elections that haven't been getting statewide coverage, including Pueblo, Cripple Creek, Alamosa, La Junta, and Florence [LISTEN] []
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Election Day in School District 11
November 2, 2005 12:12 PM
archivesELECTION DAY IN SCHOOL DISTRICT 11
Today is election day. As voters in Colorado Springs School District 11 elect three new members of the school board, Eric Whitney talks to Colorado College political science professor Bob Loevy about this year's unusual race. [LISTEN] []
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